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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21
Er r. 7. I.ncas. Auct.oneer.

DY VIRTUE. OF :. DECREE OF the Corporation
- Court of the city OF AicxGndria. rendered on
the 2o,b day Of October, 1ss7, in tho chaneery
cause CT John Fletcher W. j. E. Piper, the under
signed, commissioners therein named, will on
SATURDAY, the 10Th day Of December SS7, at
- o'clock H.. at the Royal street entrance to the
Market building, expose for sale at public&uatiOD,
the following property, to wit;
The ONE-HALF UNDIVIDED INTEREST
of James E. Piper in LOT OF GROUND
and FRAME TENEMENT situated thereon, on
the east side of Pitt street and south side OF Oro
noco street at their intersection, binding on Orc.
noco street 63 5 u feet and extending south with
that width half the square.
Terms Of Gals: One fourth cash; the residue in
throe equal instlinenis ct six, twelve sud eight.
cen months from the day of sale: the deferred
payments to be secured by the purchasers bonds,
with good personal security, and bearing interest
from date Of sale Title to be retained until the
full purchase money has been paid.
ALBERT STUART,
JOHN II. JOHNSON,
S6M'L. G. BRENT
I certify that the bond required in the abcyc
cause has been given.
noy9 Is JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

The proprietor of The Academy Hotel,
Baltimore, Md. VIM. Deiphy, writes =
"My wife suffered most acutey from Theu'
natism, the terrible pain would seemingly
yield to nothing She was induced to try
Salvation Oh and after usirg only half a
bottle, il not oply relieved her, bai eifsc' ed
az entire cure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

THE "PoCAHoNTAs while the New
York Herald and several other papers in
different cities continue their merciless cru
SADIE against the projectors the steamship
Poc.hoptas, the officers of the Arrow Com.
p.ny are as positive as ever in asserting that
il ia their intention to make good ell their
promises, and that the building of the ship
i foregone conclusion. The aspect of at
fairs hereabouts continues unchanged, aud,
while numbers still cling TO the belief that
they will yet reap the fruitiou of their hopes
the number of pesslmists is by 40 means
small. The Herald of yesterday continued
the publication of its attacks upon the com
parv. and charges that two or three years
sro Mr. Eyer was just "a enthusiastic over
a scheme for bailding floating theatre as
he now is over the proposed Pocahoutas. 1t
says:
"About two years ago Mr., Fryer went to
Dover 10 plumb the New Opera House
there, and succeeded 10 getting q number of
psople Interested in the Pocahontas scheme.
Among the IN was Martin V. B. Soaring, the
Oldest and most successful builder in the
town He bought considerable stock and
sold oui his business to accept position at
4, sainry OF 81 800 year Is purchasing age ut
for the Arrow steamship Company. HIS
son, NJ. Nj uESJu Ccd'lDSi tV-h oiUCh VI StOCh
and was made treasurer of the company at
9 salary of 81 200 year. A brother in law
of Munsou Soaring was given position as a
foreman of the yards ct Alexandria at
81 200 Edward c. Hurd, an old gentleman
who had amassed considerable property
from royalties on iron, was also q large in.
vestor in the enterprise, ana as reward for
his berali;y his son, James L. Hurd. 6
youlh under age, who had never engaged in
any business, was put in charge of the COM
0any's office at Washington, D. c., ostens-
DIV 10 inhuer &c legislation, q proceeding that
caused much amusement where the young
man was known. Lewis w. Thurber. Su
p.rintendeut of the Pnhlic Schools of Morris
county, took some stock IN the concern and
relinouished an Office worth 81 200 year to
accept a position as bookkeeper at the Alex
rdria yards at salary OF 81 500. His son,
0,o ~ Thurber, bookkeeper in the Dover
Bank at salary of 900 a year, put his
savings Iin into Pocahoutas stock, and was
S mado Hrd iero hoo &keeper at Alexandria at
s. 200 year. The Dover people are , now :,
returning home to seek t. eir oio aVoca'ions'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

FOUND DEA0.-Mr. George Brent, an old
end we'll known citizen, was found dead in
bed at his home, on nrth st. Asaph street,
Yesterday. The deceased had been 10 bad
health for several weeks, h.sVipg, IL Is sup
posed. been suffering from ms'srlal lever.
Ee was painter by occupation, que
unobtrusive gentleman, and respected oy
81 who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

BADLY HURT.-A colored man employed
at Messrs Asuew & Co.'s shipyard was Sc
verely Lurt Saturday morning by being
struck ia the face accidentally by heavy
,,all which WAS being welded by Mr..
DsutI. The maui slipped from Mr.. Deau'5
=. uda aud struck the man in the face cut
t i'm. ,,ud disfgnring him fearfuly, but for.
,n6etsIv inhcting no dangerous wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21
AUCTION SALES.

N,RUSTEE'S SALE-The FARM KNOWN AS
L BONNIE DOOM" lying n miles northeast
of Culpeper G. Il Va Will be sold at public auc
tion on SATURDAY December Sd, at IL IN. 7 his
farm contains 17Sls acres. Location, great
beauty, natural fertility aud abundance Of fruit
ard water renders his ono Of the most desirable
farms in Piedmont Va. For particulars apply to
JOEL LIN D. LEY, J. 23 street W, Washing
ten, D. c., or to S. >. BRADFORD, Cuipepcr CHI,
Va nov14 d&tw2aw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

ACUrTING ScRAPE.-A dific,' lty occurred d
In this city last night, growing OF ol gane
Of cards, which came near asultinl sellous-
y. The affair has been kept quiet Snu 90
only the friends of those engaged witnt SSec
it, 10 arrests have been made. 1t appea es
that yesterday evening an Englishmsn came
here from Washington and fell in with bad
company. He was taken TO place on
Cameron street where game OF cards was
played between one Of the party and him
self, when the stranger was worked for
all he was WORTH" losing all the money he
had, his watch and chain and finally check
for about $40 which he was induced to give.
After the stranger had gone one of the party
who had witnessed the game, demanded
that his partner divide with him, but this
was refused, the winner saying that he alone
had won the money. The man who wanted
q division then threatened to get even,"
aud, after some words, drew . knife and
slashed at his partner, only, however, cutting
his clothes Friends interSerred and quiet
was restored. but still division was insisted
on. Later the parties met OF Pitt street,
when ihe dttticuity Wa renewed. and knives
were again brought into requs ition, which
resulted. it is saii, in both men being slight
Is cut as blood was seen on them, and tho
N vino won the money, having his clothes
III sbreds. This mornipg, fearing the
cut Ia eEces. The man VINO wanted the d.
n'equ who bad dene rooso Of 6ie cutting,
left the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

The AIMS HoUsE-The annual report of
MIS- NJ. c. Ccrnwell, keeper of the aims
hov =. has been submitted. The inmates
tav oepn we'll cared for, and they have
been .hle 10 assist in their own support.
The co.eful management of Mrs. CorDwell
has been year after year commended by the
committee on the poor. During the year
there have been "a inmates in the institu
ton; 20 in work house and 81 in poor house;
3S white and So colored SO were born
in Alexandria, elsewhere in Virginia !;
Maryland, 2; Ireland, 8; Germany. Q; Mas.
sachusetts, 2; and l each in New York and
Washington. One inmate has been there
since $780, and another since 1S47. One
child born there two years ago ia still there.
PERSONAL---VERY.. Mr. Schwoy. of this city,
conducted Lutheran services at the rooms
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. in Baltimore last night.
Mr.. S. G. Brent and Miss Rsbecca Tabb
are TO be married in Baltimore CD Wednes-
day.
Purser Stone, OF the steamer Wakefield, is
seriously i'll at his home in st. Mary's county,
Nd.
DR.. G. f. L. Cole, formerly of this city,
has been appointed resident physician st
Providence Hospital. Washington.
The Norfolk Virginian says: THE de.
feat Of Judge Stuart, of Alexandria, is gen.
orally regretted throughout the State"
THE OPERA HoUsE.-Levy. the famous
corne,ist, assisted by an excellent vocal
quartette. will appear in concert in this city
next Friday night. The Washington Re
publican says OF an entertainment recently
aiyen in that city: Last night the Levy
Concert Company appeared before a good
sized audience. The vocal and instrument
al numb ers were artisticaly rendered, and
constituted agreeable contexts to the mas
terry Performances Of the great cornetist,
who filed the spacious auditorium with the
marvellous melody of his bel!-toned instiu-
ment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21
LOCAL NEWS.

Eor this section slightly warmer, fair
weather, light to fresh winds, generally
shifting 10 southwesterIy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

PROPERTY SALk-Mr Frutk Hume,
;brc,,ch The Real Estate, Trust ard Tile
'onnompv. bus purchased from Mr.. l. q
ONsnI. 253 acres of land in The county
!v;n. NJ, -Four Mile Run for $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

POLICE Rnpon. last oisa5 ws3 ' eleae
and cool cool with fourl, 'en prisoners and ta''e
"5 TSs M 1 or , i'an NOR ing disposed of tie
Edwnrd Taylor, Flank eys o an p, E[s FL,
Scarce coored, arrested by f e: encb ~ 10
disorderly conduct, were 6neo ," each NV
Georgeanna Nelson, colored s 49, w ~
Officer Price for disordeTly co. Ni"''' y" 90
fined 81 os. er Price
for being drunk and disorderly. was til 's So ~
Frank Mason, arrested By Officers s. rept
son and Davis for being drunk on the 81 H ne
aud for abusing his wife, was tinec 81 on MO
fist charge, and IS on the second. ~.
Frank Entwsle. Aubrey Eagles, Jonn
Hughes, Jno. Haley and Jno. Padge5t' ar
rested by officers Simpson, Price and VIC.
Cueu FOX being drunk and disorderly' were
fined 81 each. ho
John Hall and another young man VINO
had gone to the station house While orunA
were dismissed.
Alexander Ogden, arrested by Officer
TIGER for being drunk had his case con-
tinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

CoRPoRoATIN CoURr-Judgs N. B. Meade
presiding Mary L. Waddey qualified as
executor of J. E. Waddey deceased, and
guardian of Mary Ida Waddey.
Harlow Bros vs. John B4ggett decree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

Julia A. English va Samuel Bagot decree
fer sale
Court adjourned ill Court in course.
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OFFICERS.
DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS. DIRECTORS
President Hon w P CANADAY, N.
Washington &C. Senator WILLIAM
Secretary WILLIAM s. oDEIL, MD
Washington D.
Vice President J. O BARTON, on
sIaeLl Ian Yard HON. CANADAY
Treasurer Hon. JOHN B sHIpNfAN JONATHAN @
Washington d. BENJAMIN w BROWNE
w CUNNINGHAM oDELI.
Arizona
The capital stock of this company 625 000 divided 625 600
shares of 81 each.
The company incorporated under the laws West Virginia and
the and with personal liability to
the holder
THE GOLD COMPANY location Music Mountains A. is as
sound mining enterprise placed the market and its
possibilities have never been exceeded Every share should double in
value within year. and they may quadrupe they
property that would ordinarily have been capitalized O
great account of It's known richness and promise
The shares made small that any invest Subscriptions
for FIVE shares welcome as those for hundreds.
Every dollar of earnings will go the stockholders dividends
there is nothing else that they can be used for.
Wewe MILL capacity 90 per day, with powerful machinery
has been purchased will be the ground ready for erection
mine within the next thirty days.
The solid basis upon which the company founded and the practical
proofs the richness have already secured the confidence
the public the stock has steadily advanced selling value
Within the last days bona fde sales have been made
There better stock the market for permanent investment
For full information regard this Mine apply to the
SECRETARY Room 40 LIE Droit Building
.s,s WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21
ONLY $3.50.

Of course, the best will GO first.
The question for the reader TO de-
termine is, "Where do I come in 2"
We have also choice variety Of
fashionable and seasonable Suits
and Overcoats for men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

President, Hon. W. P. CANADAY,
Washington, D. c..
Secretary. WILLIAM s. oDELL,
Washington, d. C..
Vice President, ]. O BARTON,
Mare Island Navy Yard, Cal.
Treasurer, Hon JOHN b. sHIPMAN,
Washington, D. C.
General Manager, CHAS W. CUNNINGHAM,
Hackbcrry, Arizona.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-21

Hon. NJ. C. BUTLER.
Senator WILLIAM MALONE.
WILLIAM GRlNSTED, M. d.
Hon. JOHN B. sHIpMAN.
Hon. CLARKE P. CRANDALL..
Hon. w. P. CANADAY.
JONATHAN @. BARTON, u. s. II.
BENJAMIN w. BROWNE.
WILLIAM S. ODELL.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26

tell the storyl The citizens rea-
: now is tho word, and when you
We must dispose Of our large
!. We know how to do 1t. We
1t equal to the finest custom
nlfe in and sell the goods now.
nd We want your trade. We
nights OF Labor and all others.
de and trimmed goods for the
money, and you ought to get
he'd here for that purpose, and
,r you, and assure you that We
and see our goods and prices.
House In the city.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Saturday ended the Marine Band con.
cert season ut the Presidents gruuuds.
The medals, cups, banners etc, which
are The ptiaes In Wednesdays regatta are
displayed in the window Of GAlrs iewelry
store
Patrick Anderson a small colorel boy,
WAS ilued 81 In tho Police Court to-day for
committing M indl cent assault on culOrcl
girl named Ada Brooks.
Quite number uf Grand Army men and
ladies accompanied the delegates to the S.
Louis Grand Army tncampment. They left
Tor st Louis Saturday evening.
-George Carr, q colored man, was sen.
fenced to ak months in jail, in the Police
Count to-day, for stealing two boats valued
At $40, from William Connors and William
l.. Elliot.
The case OF Jun s Yum, the young
Corear, charged with stealing diamond
fitg. from Goldschmiit, was continued
N the Police Court 10 day until Thursday.
bnil was fixed at $500.
Rev. 5 Il. Murray delivered sermon
on The Comparative Failure of all Tenn
pernnce Moytmeuts' at the Central MethO-
dlst Protestant Church on Ninth street, be-
tween + and +, last night.
The funeral services of M,iSr Sympson,
late engtossiug clerk OF the Senate, will be-
held at O'Clock to day at i7l G street. The
ltmalhs VIII then be taken to his native
State OF Illinois for interment
An old colored man, named Richard
Kobinson, was taken suddenly sick Satur.
day night in front OF house 10 Tenth
street. While being removed to the station
house he died. The Coroner was notified.
Several months ago Charles Tolson was
arrested for robbing the mails and released
on bail. The coming trial caused him con
sidtiable anxiety, resulting in congestion
~ The brain. from which he died at two
O'Clock yesterday.
In accordance with the authority vested
In Mayor John b Smoot OF Alexandria, he
has announced the executive committee on
the opening Of Mount Vernon avenue. The
committee ia taken from Washington, Alex
hhdrla County. Alexandria city, and Fair
lax County Mayor Smoot dcsirss all those
interested In the project to meet him Thurs
day, tho Goth instant, at 3 o'clock, for
further organization
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
West Washington.

-Mss Eliza Hnl, a lady well:known and
highly esteemed, died at the Albion Hotel
Sunday morning after long and painful
Illness. The funeral will take place from
Oak Hill Chapel tomorrow morning at
eleven o'clock.
William r. Russell, q colored man, was
arrested by officer Riley Saturday, on com
plant OF Russells wife, who charges him
with forpication.
Willie Hawkins, white, while playing
In the old Columbia Bank yardfound badge
which WAS probably one OF the first worn
by the members of the Volunteer Fire De.
sartment OF Washington.
Temperature and condition Of water at
Ia. M: Great Falls, temperature, 80; condi-
iiop, 36 receiving reservoir, temperature,
Go; condition at north connection, 36; at
south connection 36; distributing reservoir,
temperature, "a; condition at infuent gate
house, 80; condition at eiiiuent gate
hnuse m
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
Events In the Churches.

The Evangelical Alliance OF the United
States will meet In the Congregational
Church, on G street, December Z, and Rev.
Josiah II. Strong, the general secretary, is
In the city. The session will last three days,
and addresses will be made by many we'll
known speakers among the clergy and
laity.
Among them will be Bishop A. G. Coke,
Rev. DIR. McCosh, Bishop Potter, II he can
attend; Bishop Hurst OF the Methodist
Waite, Rev. DR.. Hoge OF Richmond, Justice
Strong, Senator Joseph b. Hawley, Repre-
sentative w. g. p. Breckinridge Of Ken
tucky. Bishop Coke will speak on Ultra
montanism, and there will be papers and
discussions on "The Saloon" "Divorce,"
"Mormonism," "The Public Schools" and
some method Of avoiding the spirit OF
rivalry among reviyalists will bo dis.
cussed.
Rev. Sam Small preached In st. Paul's
NJ. L. Church South, 10 Baltimore, yesterday
morning, and last evening addressed a
crowded assembly at Mt. Vernon Place
Church, 10 this city
Rev. DIR. Sunderland being out OF the
city, Rev. Howard N. Campbell OBLIGATED
at the Preeidents church-the First Presby-
terian. Rev. Allen Macy Dulles OF Detroit
sgain occupied the pulpit ut the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, and Rev. j..
A. Chambllss OF Missouri preached at the
First Baptist Church.
The attendance at the churches yesterday
was good, most congregations listening to
sermons from the regular pastors.
All Souls Caurch (unltarian) was re.
opened yesterday and Rev. Oscar Chute OF
Iowa City, Ia, preached the morning and
evening sermons.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule in erect July rs, lss7.

scheuule IN erect July 2o, 1887.
Leave Washington from station corner OF
New Jersey avenue and q street.
For Chicago and Northwest, express daily
10 b5 a, M $40 y. IN,
For Cincinnati and st. Louis express daily
315 ard $40 D m
For Pttsbrrg and Cleveland, express daily
TO- a. IN ,S5jp. IN.
For Lexington and Local stations tiO.10
For Philadelphia. Newark and wilmington,
Z ~ II. M. i.2b and ! 30 D. m daily, express.
For intermediate points between Baltimore
and Philarelphia, 70 IA m. ami fi.S5 y. m
FOR singerly nhd Intermediate points. t3.l5
For Baltimore. b, 20. O.ao, 7.so. $50, e.is
a, m. 1910. %, 3i5 i5 minute train. $50,
m. sundays, 1870, 40 $40. 045 M, .,
! 20, $3.50, i'30, 4 10, 53', Is ss5 and ii.30
For Annapolis. O.io and $40 a m, 1s 10 and
4,s5 p n on sundays. s,3Oa IN, 4.40 p. IN.
Leave Annapolis 6iO, 30 A. M. i2O5, 8 10,
o'$e p p N N; Sundays, 30 a. m 4 10 p m.
6.4s and i1.3o ,. m on sundays, 80 a. m,
i3o, 80. 40. G.4s and 4 30 .. m.
For stations on the Metropolitan Branch.
only; 1910 10 II. M, 1880 and *s.55 p. m. son
Sunday stops at all stations.
For Galthersburg and intermediate points,
1913 a. M. tl2.30 T.. M, 10 IS.
For Boyd's and intermediate stations, l1.so
only at LIB y. m. stopping at all stations on
Metropolitan Branch.
For Frederick, tl0.55 a, m. 1880 p. IN. Sun
days 1.15 p IN.
For llagerstown, tl0.l0 IN. and $50 p. IN.
Trains arrive from Chicago daily GEO a. IN.
and 40 p. m; from Cincinnati and st Louis,
daily go a. m. and i.i5 p. m. from Pittsburg
daily T.e0 n IN 4 cop. m.
From Philadelphia, Chester and Whining.
ton, lO45 n. IN 800, q and o3O p. IN. daily and
tl,bOp. m
From singerly and intermediate points
north of Baltimore, 10 a IN. daily.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at
5.l0, 30, 130, 0, Dob. 10 and 10 30 a IN 12.i5,
10, 3, 4 10, sos, O $50 7.Ih 80 and II D m.
On sundays, $50, 0. . 05, i0u. M, 1.aO. .. Is.
40, 5.O5, 6 30, Z .d5, $50 and II D m.
For points on Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
t3.lb pm.
tkxcept Sunday 'Daily.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences or orders left at ticket Offices
0l9 and 1881 Pa. ave,
W. NJ. CLEMENTS, C.K. LORD,
Manager, Gen. Pass, Agent,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
Want of SleeD

ls sending thousands annually TO tho
insane asylum and tho doctors say this
trouble is alarmingly on the increase.
Tho usual remedies, while they may
give temporary relief, are likely to do
more harm than good. What is needed
Is mn Allcratiye and Bood-purilor.
Ayers Sarsaparilla is incompambly
the best. 10 corrccts those disturbances
In the circulation which cause slceplcss-
ness, gives increased vitality, and re-
stores the nervous system to hcalthful
condition.
Rev. 4. G.. A. Cote, agent of the Mass.
Homo Missionary Society, writes that
his stomach was out of order, his sleep
very often disturbed, and some i'm
purity of the blood manifest but that
n perfect cure was obtained by the use
of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Frederick w. Pratt, i2i Washington
street, Boston, writes: "My daughter
was prostrated with nervous debility.
Ayers Sarsaparilla restored her to
health"
William f. BowlSer, Erie, Pa, was
cured of nervousness and sleeplessnoss
by taking Ayers Sarsaparilla for about
two months, during which time his
weight increased over twenty pounds.
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
PREPARED by
Or. j. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; slx bottles, Is.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
FULFILLING

promise creates feeling of confidence,
and therein lies success.
Our Fall Exhibition has been one Of entire
satisfaction, not alone to us, but also to our
large and increasing trade.
Whenever we illuminate our advertise.
ments, as we have on this occasion, we do so
knowing full well that our honest efforts
bring us golden harvests. The battle has be-
gun, and we have destroyed the enemy, not
with dynamite, but with low prices Victory
is ours, and we shall strain every nerve to
maintain It,
We are going to show you how to maintain
1t. and that is to undersell all competitors, no
matter at what cost We start with
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
CURTAINS,

1900 pairs Nottingham Lace CurtnlnS white
and coru, new STYLES and new patterns, also
the handsome Brussels effects, 81 to ss 30
per pair. Brussels effects, s2.5 to $3.50 per
pair
TWO SPECIAL DRIVES"
No. loo pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains,
slt yds long, worth 81; only $3.50 per pair.
No. e-i5O pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains,
worth $3.50; only si75 per pair.
Real Lace Curtains, IS, $3.50, SO, $40, sia5o,
si5 to s2s per pair.
Irish Point Curtains, 80, $3.50 to sas per
pair.
Turcoman Curtains, all colors, s325, $3.50,
IS. sd.5o, $3.50, IS, $3.50 TO se5 per pair.
Chenille Curtains, e.. sio, sia.so to $50 per
pair.
Chenille and -Turcoman Curtains, ~ inches
wide, 80 yards long, only $40 per pair.
Madras Curtains, new colorlngs, $3.50, $40,
S., SO, $50 to $40 per pair.
Lemon and Cream Madras Curtains, the
lghtest, prettiest and most durable curtains
made, 81 to s6.75 per pair.
Full line Curtain Madras, 80 inches wide,
cream and lemon, choice variety Of designs,
50, 35, 90, IS, 50 to 75c per yard.
Fancy Curtain Madras Cloths, 80 inche 5
wide, entirely new colorings, 80, rs. soc to
sl.35 per yard.
Cross Stripe Curtain Silk, now material
for fine curtains, choice color combinations
rich and elegant, only si25 per yard.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-26
The Work of the Aibatross.

The United States Fish Commission
steamer Albatross, Lieutenant t-Co Commander
Tanner, arrived at Woods Holl, Mass, Sep
tember 20. The vessel spent four days in
deep-sea dredging, and ran at night. In
100 fathoms of water-on the edge OF the
Gulf stream-there were dredged up from
the bottom . number Of new varieties OF
marine animals, Including new genera of
wolf fish. A number OF octopus,
echiniderus, ascidiaDs and crustacea were
brought up In excellent condition. Quite a
rich iield OF holothurians was found about
100 miles due east OF Cape Henry. These
large, fat, boneless creatures are probably
destined to become toothsome article OF
food In our market at no distant day.